CN Averts Disaster: Last Rail Car Removed and Spill Contained from Kingston Derailment Site

Ontario [US]: The final rail car has been successfully removed from the tracks following last Friday's accident in Kingston, Ont. However, a minor amount of Adipic acid was spilled during the removal process. The incident occurred when a small rail bridge on the Cataraqui Industrial Spur near Bath Road collapsed, causing six cars of the 12-car train to derail.

On Sunday around 10 a.m., the final car was successfully removed. However, there was a discharge of Adipic acid detected in a designated containment area.

As of now, the contained product is being extracted by the authorities. Contractors from Environment Canada and CN have been supervising the water during the entire recovery process. Rest assured, there is no potential risk to the public's safety or the quality of drinking water.

According to reports, Adipic acid is a common industrial compound utilized in the production of nylon. Remarkably, it can also function as a food additive. Last weekend, there was a minor release of the substance, although it was promptly confined.

The latest news from the city of Kingston on Sunday states that the eastbound lanes of Bath Road, stretching from Armstrong to Queen Mary roads, will be accessible for the Monday morning commute between 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.

The full closure of Bath Road is set to resume at 8:30 a.m. today and will be in effect during the afternoon commute as well. The Kingston Transit shuttle services as well as the detours will recommence from 8:30 a.m. onwards.

According to CN Rail, the site's work is expected to be finished by Tuesday.